{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"You Landed the Brand Deal \u2014 Now What? A Step-by-Step Breakdown on how to deliver like a Brand Partner","description":"If you've ever landed a brand deal and immediately thought, "Okay\u2026 now what?" \u2014 this episode is for you. We\u2019re breaking down exactly what happens after the brand says yes \u2014 from negotiating contracts and timelines to handling revisions, delivering content, granting ad rights, and (of course) getting paid. If you\u2019re a content creator, influencer, or EDUcreator navigating your first (or next) paid brand deal, this episode will help you stop winging it \u2014 and start managing brand partnerships like a real business. We walk you through how to: Set the tone and take the lead after the deal is accepted  Know when not to start work (and how to say no with confidence)  Read and revise contracts like a pro (even if you\u2019re not a lawyer)  Protect yourself from scope creep and unpaid consulting  Submit deliverables, handle revisions, and ask for what you\u2019re worth  Track metrics, send invoices, and ensure you're paid on time  Whether you're brand new to partnerships or you're scaling toward five-figure brand income, this episode will help you stay in the driver\u2019s seat every step of the way.   Referenced Episodes: Looking to level up? Listen to these next: Ep 5: The Obvious Yes Pitch Framework \u2014 Learn to pitch without sounding like a salesperson Ep 7: The Content Brands Are ACTUALLY Paying For \u2014 What makes EDUcreator content brand-worthy Ep 2: Your Engagement Rate Is Better Than You Think \u2014 Why niche creators are outperforming influencers   Links & Resources Mentioned: \u2192 Join the waitlist  for Not An Influencer Creator Club \u2192 FTC Disclosure Guidelines for Influencers \u2192 CLICK HERE \u2192 Tailor Brands: the EASIEST way to legitimize your creator business, form your LLC, and build a business hub to make that side of earning an income SIMPLE.   Time Stamps: 00:00 \u2013 Kicking things off: 11 cups and a tough topic 01:00 \u2013 Why landing the deal is just the beginning 04:00 \u2013 Who should take the lead after the brand says yes? (Spoiler: YOU) 06:00 \u2013 Contracts: What to ask for, how to revise, and why they matter 09:45 \u2013 Don't give away strategy for free: Scope clarity 101 14:00 \u2013 Real creator mistakes that cost us $$$ (so you can avoid them) 19:30 \u2013 Systems we use to stay organized as creators 22:30 \u2013 Revisions: How to respond without giving away your power 28:00 \u2013 Posting content: The must-haves for professionalism and compliance 33:00 \u2013 Navigating ad rights (Meta + TikTok tips) 35:00 \u2013 Getting paid: Invoicing, payment terms & platform fees 39:00 \u2013 Advocacy \u2260 Aggression: How to speak up and stay professional 41:00 \u2013 Creator Challenge: Audit your last brand partnership   Your Challenge This Week: Go back to your last brand partnership and answer these: Did you set the next step after they said yes? Did you wait to start work until the contract was signed? Did you define the timeline and manage the project? Did you prevent scope creep and close it like a pro?    If You Loved This Episode: \u2714\ufe0f Subscribe + Leave a Review (it means the world to us) \u2714\ufe0f Screenshot + Tag us @notaninfluencerco \u2714\ufe0f Send it to a creator friend who needs to hear this   ","author_name":"Accidentally Influential","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/596400","html":"